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Leav & Steinberg Secures $1.8M for Man Injured in Parking Lot  – A Case of Winning at the Intake and Confirming and Investigating Underinsurance

A day at the beach should normally be quite relaxing. Sadly, things can change in an instant.  Imagine that a driver pulling into a parking space at the beach loses control and drives through a small partition separating cars on the other side. A man is on the other side getting things out of his … Read more

New York City Sidewalk Accident Lawyers

Pedestrian Guide: Sidewalk Accident Lawyers in New York City Most people are taught from a young age to walk on the sidewalk because it will keep them safe from accidents or injuries, but this isn’t always the case. There are serious sidewalk accidents that occur on the streets of New York City, some of which … Read more

How Cheap Channelizer Posts Turned NYC’s Bike and Pedestrian Lanes into Safety Hazards

New York City, like other cities, is increasingly pushing for traffic changes that accommodate for more pedestrians and cyclists. What most don’t realize is that these changes are being made so cheaply, that they leave the streets more of a hazard for pedestrians than before. We’ve all seen it, those yellow or white posts that … Read more

Win The Case At Intake

Personal injury lawyers are tasked with utilizing proper legal processes and methodologies to help clients recover for their injuries. The means by which personal injury firms facilitate client’s recovery is by establishing liability for injuries based on what’s stated in the state law and proving negligence on behalf of those liable for the injuries. According … Read more

New York Police Sergeant Kills Motorcyclist: An Awfully Familiar Problem

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Some of the most disheartening news stories come when we see the reckless and negligent behavior of police officers cause serious injury or death to the people they’ve sworn to protect. The law affecting motorcyclists gets complicated when Police Officers exercise their right to use due force to stop a fleeing motorcycle. As you will … Read more

What Can I Do if a Large National Law Firm Rejects My Case? The Local Lawyer Dilemma

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Across the nation, hundreds of thousands of case files make their way into representation of the most highly advertised and highly funded injury law firms. These are law firms you’ve heard of; ones with catchy jingles, posters, and adverts that aim to meet as many eyes as possible. For this reason, when individuals sustain injury, … Read more

New York Ceiling Collapse Lawyers – Your Guide to Recovery

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New York is a city widely known for the beauty and grandeur of its skyline. However, behind the magnificent display lies a threat many New Yorkers are unaware of: ceiling collapses. When the ceiling collapses in an apartment, workspace, restaurant, or other indoor location, serious injury is an unfortunate common result. In our evaluation of … Read more

How International Companies Are Liable for Their Products in the U.S.

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If you buy goods produced abroad and they were somehow defective and caused you injury, should you be able to recover for your injuries? International manufacturing companies don’t think so. They want access to our markets without being held responsible for the damage they are causing to consumers here in the United States. This has … Read more

What Laws Protect New York’s Construction Workers?

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New York City is known for its massive construction projects, whether they be to house the millions of people that call New York City home, provide office and retail spaces for businesses, or facilitate needed gathering places. Nearly 200,000 New York City residents work in construction and risk their lives to make our city a … Read more

Understanding Bad Faith Laws in New York: Protect Your Rights in Personal Injury Claims

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When an insurance company is responsible for settling a claim, it will often attempt to limit the amount that it must pay out. Insurance policies are promises that the company makes to the insured, and when that promise is broken, the insurance company is considered to be acting in “bad faith.” Understanding bad faith will … Read more